Contract Formation and Parties

Edited by Andrew Burrows and Edwin Peel

Topical discussion of contract terms written by a team of eminent academics with practitioner experience

A unique and in-depth examination of issues which are vital to practitioners and of key interest to academics

This book is set-up thematically and includes an introduction from the editors which draws out the central features of the discussions at the colloquium

Contract Formation and Parties

Edited by Andrew Burrows and Edwin Peel

Description

Contract Formation and Parties presents a collection of current thinking on the central themes of contract formation and parties. The eighth volume in the Oxford-Norton Rose Law series the chapters originate from papers presented at the colloquium held in September 2009. The Oxford-Norton Rose Law colloquia bring together practitioners and academics to examine and discuss an area of commercial law central to both communities.

The book begins with an introduction by the editors which draws out the central features of the discussions at the colloquium and includes a foreword by Lord Justice Longmore. It is then structured around these two primary themes of the colloquium and includes contributions from eminent academics.

Contract Formation and Parties

Edited by Andrew Burrows and Edwin Peel

Table of Contents

Foreword, Lord Justice LongmoreIntroduction, Andrew Burrows and Edwin PeelLetters of Intent, Michael FurmstonThe Status of Agreements to Negotiate in Good Faith, Edwin PeelOffer and Acceptance in the Electronic Age, Donal NolanA Bird in the Hand: Consideration and Promissory Estoppel, Mindy Chen-WishartContract Formation: Promissory Estoppel, Ben McFarlaneLiability in Tort for Pre-Contractual Non-Disclosure, John CartwrightLiability in Unjust Enrichment where a contract fails to materialise, James EdelmanProblems in Assignment Law, Andrew TettenbornWhy there is no magic in agency, Thomas KrebsA Review of the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999, Hugh Beale

Contract Formation and Parties

Edited by Andrew Burrows and Edwin Peel

Author Information

Andrew Burrows is Norton Rose Professor of Commercial Law, University of Oxford and is also a door tenant at Fountain Court Chambers, London.

Edwin Peel is a Fellow and Tutor in Law at Keble Collage, University of Oxford and a Consultant at Clifford Chance LLP, London.